1. Course format and materials used

2.  “Go Fish!”card game designed using road signs  “Cheat Sheet” study companion  “Trouble” game for final review  Virginia Driver’s Manual

4.  Create your own card game with 2 decks of UNO cards  Cut the exact road signs (2 each) and the sign name from the driver’s manual  Match the color of the sign to the corresponding color on the UNO card  Place on face side of the card and cover with clear contact paper

5.  Play the game just like you did when you were a kid  Everyone remembers, “Give me all of your fives!” This time just ask another player for their “Right curve-side road”  If they have it, you made a match and if they don’t have it….Go Fish!

6.  The goal is to reinforce the association of the sign color, shape and terminology  Since the signs and names are cut from the actual Virginia Driver’s Manual, it will be the exact sign on the test  Usually, just one round of the game is enough for the students to retain the information  It’s fun and the students love it

8.  2 sessions covering the manual is a good way to drive home the signs and general knowledge sections of the test  Be aware there are terms used in the book which are substituted with different wording on the test  For wordy definitions, try to provide 3 key words that the student can pick out of the possible test answers

10.  A “Trouble” game board is a perfect and fun way to review general knowledge questions  Use the 50 questions from the “Cheat Sheet” printed out on standard mailing labels. Stick the question on the face of a regular playing card  Print the corresponding number of the question to the other side of the card  By having the number on the backside of the card, you (or the student) can read aloud for the entire group to hear  If player answers the question correctly, the game piece on the board game can be moved around the spaces  First player to get his game piece “Home” wins

11.  Each student will hear 50 questions read aloud (just like it will occur at the DMV with a reading accommodation)  Players will hear the correct answer and have a chance to ask questions throughout the game  The game really engages the students and brings out a little competition (they love to send the instructor back to the start!!!)

15.  Furnish an application for the test taker to fill out prior to test date. This cuts down anxiety that can build up while completing the form and awaiting the test

16.  Our Norton office has an exceptional local DMV for our clients to visit  Immediately after completing the study group, DARS arranges the reading accommodation in a private room for our test takers  This strategy has optimized our client’s chances of successfully passing the test  It is an important factor for successful results

17.  Have a question? Please call or email:  Lisa Salyer  lisa.salyer@dars.virginia.gov lisa.salyer@dars.virginia.gov  276.679.2262 Office  276.365.3081 Direct line